Congress MLA Praises Rahul Gandhi During Oath, Governor Objects

Congress MLA praised Rahul Gandhi during Tamil Nadu oath ceremony, but Governor objected as CM Vijay expanded cabinet with 23 new ministers

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The Tamil Nadu Oath Ceremony Turns Political After Rahul Gandhi Remark

Something big happened in Tamil Nadu when a Congress MLA started shouting slogans about Rahul Gandhi during the swearing-in ceremony. This got a reaction from the Governor. The Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was making his cabinet bigger by adding 23 ministers.

This new cabinet is a deal for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government, which just came to power with help from friends like the Congress party.

When Congress MLA S Rajesh Kumar from Killiyoor was taking his oath he did not just stop at the words. He went on to say some things.

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He said "Long live Kamarajar long live Rajiv Gandhi and long live Rahul Gandhi". This got everybodys attention in the room.

The Governor Had To Interrupt

Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar gently told the MLA that this was not part of the oath.

The Governor said "It is not part of your oath" in a way and that brought everything back to normal. The ceremony went on without any problems.

This small incident became a talking point in politics showing how even ceremonial events can become a platform for parties to express themselves.

The Cabinet Expansion Under CM Vijay Government

The oath ceremony was part of a change in the cabinet by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, who added 23 new ministers. Two of these ministers are from the Congress party and the rest are from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

The Congress MLAs who are now in the cabinet are S Rajesh Kumar, who's in charge of Tourism and P Viswanathan, who is in charge of Higher Education.

This change happened a few weeks after the new government was formed in Tamil Nadu and it is a big step in making the friendship between the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Congress stronger.

Congress Is Getting Stronger In Tamil Nadu Politics

For the time in a long time Congress is in a good position in the Tamil Nadu government. The party has five MLAs in the state assembly. Was one of the first to support CM Vijay.

The friendship between the parties has given Congress jobs in the government.After the ceremony Congress minister P Viswanathan said that the party will support all the development plans of Chief Minister Vijay.

What The Incident Means For Politics

The small problem during the oath ceremony has started a discussion in politics. Some people think the MLAs remark was a way of showing loyalty to the party leader while others think it is important to follow the rules during events.

As the new government settles in the friendship between the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Congress will play a role, in shaping the future of Tamil Nadu politics.

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